WHAT THE RESULTS MEAN
What if a test is positive or negative?
A positive test result means autoantibodies (how a body responds to cancer) have been detected at an elevated level. Your doctor may recommend additional testing such as imaging to determine if you have lung cancer.
A negative test result does not mean you are cancer free because you’re still at high risk for lung cancer due to your risk factors. Your doctor will probably recommend a regular schedule of early detection assessments.
(1) American Cancer Society. The Lung Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients. 2008; version IV:7
(2) National Cancer Institute: Seer Cancer Statistics Review, 1973-2006